Within the framework of Project AIN8748, a training course on “Sustainable Forest Management Techniques” was held from November 23–24, 2025, at the Quynh Tam Cooperative in Quynh Luu District, Nghe An Province. The course was directly instructed by Dr. Cao Thi Thu Hien, a lecturer from the Faculty of Silviculture at the Vietnam National University of Forestry, with the participation of 89 forest owners who are members of the Quynh Tam Cooperative.
The training aimed to raise awareness and enhance the capacity of forest owners in accessing forest certification, applying sustainable forest management (SFM) techniques, implementing Reduced Impact Logging (RIL), and complying with occupational safety requirements in forestry. Through the course, participants were equipped with knowledge and practical skills tailored to local forestry production conditions.
The training focused on core topics, including: the benefits and requirements for joining forest certification groups; techniques for seed selection, planting, tending, and protecting plantations; weed and pest management; protection of riparian corridors; maintenance of logging roads; reduced impact logging techniques; and occupational safety.
The course followed a learner-centered approach, combining presentations, group discussions, and the sharing of practical experiences. Participants were provided with comprehensive training materials and actively exchanged experiences in the production, harvesting, and protection of acacia plantations.
Through this training activity, forest owners gained a deeper understanding of the economic, social, and environmental benefits of sustainable forest management and FSC certification. This also contributed to the formation and operation of the forest certification group at Quynh Tam Cooperative, aiming for responsible and sustainable forest management in alignment with the goals of Project AIN8748.
